Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Veterans Day

Veterans Day - November 11 - Office of Public and Intergovernmental ... Wide-angle view of national Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery's Memorial Amphitheater

Veterans Day history, ceremonies, resources ... National Veterans Day Ceremony. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery.

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  • 1 comment:

    Pineapples said...

    I've been there twice...it is breath taking:)